MTL@NYI: Game recap

ELMONT - The Canadiens were unable to find an equalizer in the third period, and the Islanders pulled away late to clinch a playoff berth with a 4-2 win at UBS Arena on Wednesday night.

Joel Teasdale made his NHL debut for the Habs.

Frederic Allard, who was recalled from the Laval Rocket on an emergency basis on Tuesday, suited up for the Canadiens for the first time since March 5.
Sean Farrell also returned to the Montreal lineup following a two-game absence.

Sam Montembeault made his third consecutive start in goal.
The Isles opened the scoring at the 10:26 mark of the first period, courtesy of Brock Nelson, who leads the team in scoring.
Rem Pitlick responded for the Habs with his sixth goal of the season with under three minutes to play in the frame.
Jake Evans recuperated a loose puck in the offensive zone and tee'd up his linemate who made no mistake on the finish.

Before time expired in the period, Hudson Fasching restored the Islanders' advantage.
After one, the scoreline read 2-1 in favor of the home team.
The Isles doubled their advantage moments past the midway point of Wednesday's contest off Nelson's second goal of the night.
But Nick Suzuki had the answer for the visitors.
An incredible individual effort from the Habs' captain brought the Canadiens to within one goal of the lead again.

Suzuki's shorthanded marker extended his point streak to three games.
Through 40 minutes, New York led 3-2 on the scoreboard and owned a 28-14 advantage in the shot department.
In the third, Anders Lee added a power play tally with four minutes left on the clock and that's how this one would end.
Montembeault made 31 saves in the loss.
The Habs are back in action on Thursday night for their season finale against the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.